CONTRACEPTION

This study tested whether a daily combination pill (relugolix, estradiol, and norethindrone acetate) can prevent pregnancy in women aged 18 to 50 who have uterine fibroids or endometriosis. Over 1,100 women took the pill for up to a year, and researchers counted how many became p…

This study tested a new vaginal ring that releases the hormone levonorgestrel to prevent pregnancy. Over 1,000 women used the ring for 13 cycles. Researchers measured how well it worked and checked for side effects. The ring is designed to be a convenient, woman-controlled birth …

This completed Phase 2 trial tested LevoCept, a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (IUD), for long-acting reversible contraception in 279 women aged 18-40. The study measured how well the IUD prevents pregnancy over 3 years, how easy it is to place, and its safety. Resu…

This phase 2 trial tested three different doses of a new hormonal intrauterine system (IUS) releasing etonogestrel against a standard copper IUD for contraception. 84 healthy women who had given birth took part to see how safe and acceptable the devices were, and how they affecte…

This Phase 2 study tested VeraCept, a copper intrauterine device (IUD), for long-acting contraception in 286 women aged 18-40. Researchers measured how well it prevents pregnancy and how easy it is to place. The results will help design a larger Phase 3 study.

This study tested a new method of permanent birth control called FemBloc, which is done in a doctor's office without surgery. It compared FemBloc to standard laparoscopic sterilization in 240 women aged 21-45 who wanted to stop having children. The goal was to see if FemBloc is a…

This study looked at whether the etonogestrel implant (Nexplanon), currently approved for 3 years of use, remains effective for up to 5 years. About 500 women aged 35 or younger who already had the implant for 3 years took part. Researchers tracked pregnancy rates and side effect…

This study looked at whether people who have an abortion are more likely to keep using a birth control shot if they can inject it themselves at home versus getting it from a nurse. About 263 participants chose either self-injection or clinic injection of the same medication. Rese…

This study looked at how well an experimental female condom prevents pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. About 500 healthy women aged 18 to 40 used the condom as their main birth control for up to 7 months. Researchers tracked pregnancy rates, infections, and how accepta…

This study tested a new vaginal ring that releases hormones to prevent pregnancy. About 1,200 healthy women aged 18-40 used the ring for one year. Researchers measured how well it worked and checked for side effects.

This study tested two different doses of a birth control patch that releases the hormone levonorgestrel through the skin. The patch is designed to prevent pregnancy by thickening cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to reach an egg. About 120 healthy women aged 18-44 took p…

This study looked at whether placing the etonogestrel contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) within 24 hours of giving birth affects breastfeeding compared to waiting 4-6 weeks. 150 women who wanted the implant and planned to breastfeed were randomly assigned to one of the two groups.…

This study tested a new birth control pill called LPRI-CF113 (containing the hormone drospirenone) in 1542 healthy women aged 13 to 45. The pill is taken daily for 28 days per cycle, for 13 cycles (about one year). Researchers measured how well it prevents pregnancy and checked f…

This study tested a simple idea: scheduling a mother's postpartum birth control appointment at the same time as her baby's well-visit. Over 2,500 women at community health centers were included. The goal was to see if this co-scheduling helps more women get contraception within t…

This study looked at whether offering HIV prevention services, including PrEP medication, in family planning clinics helps more young women get tested for HIV and start PrEP. Over 25,000 sexually active, HIV-negative young women in Kenya took part. The goal was to see if integrat…

This study tested whether a doctor using a calm, supportive script during IUD insertion could lower pain compared to neutral instructions. It involved 88 women who had only had C-sections and no vaginal births. The goal was to see if simple talk could make the procedure more comf…

This study tested a program that offers family planning services at the same time as baby vaccinations in rural Maharashtra, India. 293 new mothers took part to see if this approach increases use of modern contraception by 6 months after childbirth. The goal was to learn if linki…

This study followed 990 women who chose either Essure or laparoscopic sterilization to compare rates of pain, abnormal bleeding, allergic reactions, and the need for further surgery. Researchers collected blood samples and tracked health outcomes over time. The goal was to better…

This study looked at how hormonal birth control might help manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) symptoms that get worse during a woman's period. Researchers surveyed 50 women with IBD to understand their preferences for birth control and whether they would join a future trial.…

This study looked at 270 women who had unprotected sex and then started a highly effective birth control method (like an IUD or implant) 6 to 14 days later. The goal was to find out how many got pregnant in the first month. The results help doctors and patients understand the ris…

This completed study surveyed 459 adult heterosexual men in France to evaluate their knowledge of both female and male contraception methods. The goal was to identify gaps in understanding that could be addressed through better sexual education. Researchers hope this information …

This study looked at which birth control methods married women of childbearing age (15–49) use at a medical center in El_Balyana, Egypt. Researchers collected information from 385 women to understand family planning trends. The goal was to gather data that could help improve acce…

This study tested a digital tool (PRISM) that helps pharmacists prescribe birth control. 75 women at five U.S. pharmacies used the tool and later answered surveys about their care and whether they kept using their chosen method. The goal was to see if this pharmacy-based approach…

This study looked at whether a patient navigation program helps low-income women after childbirth. 405 women were assigned to either receive a navigator for one year or standard care. The goal was to see if the program improved things like attending checkups, getting birth contro…

This study looked at whether a very low-dose combination birth control pill (10 mcg estrogen) prevents ovulation better than a progestin-only pill with a similar amount of progestin. Fifty-eight women took one of the two pills for a few months. Researchers checked ovulation using…

This study tested a training program based on the Transtheoretical Model to improve contraceptive knowledge, attitudes, and behavior among 68 international nursing students. Participants were split into two groups: one received the special training, the other did not. Researchers…

This study tested a web-based decision support tool called MyPath for women veterans aged 18-44. The tool helps them think about pregnancy goals and birth control before a VA primary care visit. Half of the 465 participants received a link to the tool before their appointment; th…